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___ are words which are identical in sound and spelling but different in meaning

AHomophones

BHomonyms

CSynonyms

DAntonyms

Answer:

B. Homonyms

Read Explanation:

  • Homonyms are words that are identical in sound and spelling, but they have different meanings.

👉 Example:

  • bat (an animal)

  • bat (a piece of sports equipment)

  • Homophones: Words that sound the same but may have different spelling and meaning (e.g., flower and flour).

  • Synonyms: Words that have similar or the same meanings (e.g., big and large).

  • Antonyms: Words with opposite meanings (e.g., hot and cold).


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